Illicium x 'Woodland Ruby'

Woodland Ruby Anise

Beautiful star-shaped, deep reddish flowers bloom for several weeks in early summer. Anise-scented evergreen foliage is somewhat reflexed in winter. Provides nesting sites for songbirds and cover for wildlife. Deer resistant.

  • Evergreen
  • Fuchsia-pink flowers
  • Deer resistant

  • Category: Shrub
  • Hardiness Zone: 7-9
  • Height: 6-8 ft
  • Spread: 5-6 ft
  • Bloom Color: Fuchsia
  • Foliage Color: Green
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Landscape Characteristics
Flowers
Fragrance
Specialty Use
Woodland Garden
Classification by Use
Foundation Planting
Hedge/Screen
Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant
Habit
Upright
Light Requirement
Part Shade
Part Sun
Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Spring
Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Fall
Spring
Summer
Winter
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Moisture
Average Water
Well-Drained
Wet Soil/Wetlands
Foliage Color
Green
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Illicium x 'Woodland Ruby'

Grows best in moist, well-drained soil that is high in organic matter. Part shade to full shade. Protect from winter winds.